One of the key agenda items was the approval of an FAA grant agreement for the installation of high-mast lights on the airfield apron at Foley Airport. The grant, totaling $9,581, required immediate execution, prompting swift action from the board. The high-mast lighting project is entirely grant-funded, with 90% covered by the FAA and 10% by state sources, requiring no county match. The chairperson emphasized the seriousness of the grant, noting that both the chairperson and the county attorney would sign the agreement under penalties of perjury.

Further discussions highlighted the need for runway extensions to accommodate larger jets, which would require land acquisition and potentially closing a road. The board was informed that funding for such expansions could only be sought if a business guaranteed job creation. The possibility of extending the runway had been previously explored but faced obstacles such as road closures and land acquisition, including areas near the smoke stack at GP. The board agreed to keep options open for future economic development opportunities.

In another noteworthy development, the board received positive news regarding a legal matter. The judge granted a motion for reconsideration and amendments, effectively nullifying a previously entered summary judgment. This development reopens the case, allowing for further legal proceedings.